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Japan 28-22 Samoa: Rugby World Cup 2023 – as it happened

Japan held off a late charge from 14-man Samoa to keep their quarter-final hopes alive and eliminate their opponents

The Guardian - UK · Sep 28, 2023

Gregor Townsend calls on his Scotland stand-ins to seize chance in Romania clash

The head coach has made 13 changes to his starting XV for the must-win match against the Pool B minnows in Lille this weekend.

The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2023

Rugby World Cup permutations: Which teams can qualify for quarter-finals?

The tournament will conclude with the final at the Stade de France on Saturday 28 October

The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2023

‘They’ll go after him’: Vunipola warns Tuilagi of Samoa special attention

After suffering against Tonga in 2019, Billy Vunipola says his teammate can expect a target on his back against Samoa

The Guardian - UK · Sep 28, 2023

Manu Tuilagi warned special treatment may await him when England tackle Samoa

Tuilagi’s England teammate Billy Vunipola knows what it is like to be targeted by Polynesian opposition with a point to prove.

The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2023

Billy Vunipola interview: England warned over Samoa threat with Manu Tuilagi in for rough ride

Saracens stalwart insists Steve Borthwick’s side must match the energy and physicality in final Rugby World Cup Pool D clash

Evening Standard · Sep 28, 2023

A huge figure for us – Wales assistant extols ‘phenomenal’ captain Jac Morgan

Flanker has set a shining example in terms of leadership and performances.

The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2023

Jersey Reds set to be wound up as English rugby’s financial crisis grows

Championship winners ceased trading on Wednesday evening with the sport still reeling from the demise of three Premiership clubs last season

The Guardian - UK · Sep 28, 2023

English rugby in more strife as Championship winners cease trading

Last year’s second tier champions Jersey Reds look set to become the fourth club to fold in 12 months

The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2023

Is Japan vs Samoa on TV? Channel, start time and how to watch Rugby World Cup fixture

Everything you need to know ahead of the Pool D clash

The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2023